WorkshopIn personGBP 11.55

Natural Dyes: Colour Through Nature

AUG11
18:30 · Europe / London
  • Participants will learn the fundamentals of natural dyeing techniques and how mordants influence colour.
  • Attendees will create and take home five naturally dyed fabric samples while understanding applications in textiles and bio-materials.
  • This workshop suits those interested in sustainable fashion and material innovation.

About this event

Participants will learn the fundamentals of natural dyeing, including how dye baths are created, different dye techniques such as immersion dyeing, shibori and folding, and how mordants and modifiers influence colour.
Everyone will create and take home five naturally dyed fabric samples, while gaining an understanding of how natural dyes can be applied to both traditional textiles and bio-materials.

Meet your instructor

Dalia Scolnick is a fashion designer and a bio-design researcher exploring the intersection of sustainable fashion, material innovation, and living systems. She is currently pursuing a BFA in Fashion Design at Syracuse University with minors in Business and Fashion & Beauty Communications. Dalia has also studied abroad at both Central Saint Martins and London College of Fashion.
Most recently she’s completed an atelier internship with Pauline Dujancourt, following experience assisting with a few London Fashion Week shows. Dalia joined LifeFabs to continue her experimentation in bacterial cellulose, mycelium, plant-root textiles, bio-yarns, bioplastics, and natural dyes to explore how biology can become an active collaborator in the design process and shape a more regenerative future for fashion.
Alongside her research, Dalia has curated the first undergrad fashion design exhibition in Syracuse Univeristy, and will soon collaborate with bio-fashion designer Helena Elston during New York Fashion Week for both exhibition curation and designing garments.

Instagram: @m3ek.studio | @daliascolnick

Extra Info
Accessibility Statement:
Lifefabs Institute is committed to ensuring that our events and workshops are as accessible as possible and meet the ever-changing needs of our community. As we navigate the opportunities and challenges of our workshops, we are constantly learning and adjusting our workflows to prioritise accessibility.
We’d love to hear any feedback our community might have.
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